Pipe of Port, The

John W (2 October 2007)

The restaurant is set in old cellars. There are a number of small ‘rooms’ off the bar, several booths and a low ceiling, not to mention the flagstone flooring covered in sawdust, which gives the place a great atmosphere. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the food, king prawns in garlic butter and asparagus for starters, rump of lamb and fish pie mains plus a shared cheese plate, washed down with a bottle of house claret. We enjoyed very pleasant and efficient service from the maitre'd and all the waitresses. We would go back regularly if only Southend wasn't eighty miles from where we live.

Vanessa Aparicio (28 February 2006)

Always wonderful, fresh, homemade food, always happy to accommodate requests, friendly staff. Fantastic wines (and OF COURSE, PORT!), all round 'lovely', in a quirky setting reminiscent of a Dickens novel and definitely worthy of such. Have recommended several times and look forward to my next visit. I think good value for the quality. Nice also that you can book a little booth when you want more privacy.

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